Abstract : The report represents the results of the Research and Development Task Force of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government. The Report on Research and Development contains major recommendations which, when fully implemented, could result in three-year cost savings of $45.074 billion, including $32.984 billion in savings and revenue opportunities contained in other PPSSCC Reports. It should be noted, however, that some of the recommendations may require several years for the savings to be realized. While all facets of Research and Development could not be surveyed in the time allotted, areas selected for review were considered to offer significant potential for cost control and improved efficiency.